Springfield College Alumni News

In this section, you will find alumni updates from June 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026. Thanks for sharing your news! Please direct any future submissions to alumni@springfield.edu.

By: Maria D'Agostino Crawford '91, P'24 and Damon Markiewicz, P'29

Thank You for Returning H▽ME!

Thank you for returning H▽ME for Reunion 2026! It was a weekend filled with many generations of alumni connecting, participating in many activities, and making life-long memories on Alden Street. We were so happy to see you and we look forward to connecting with you all again soon!

Listed below are the photo galleries that capture these special moments. If you were able to make it back to campus, thanks so much for a great weekend. If you weren't able to make it back, you can still enjoy the excitement by viewing the photo galleries below.

Friday, June 5, 2026

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Several members of the Class of 1972 recently got together for their annual gathering at Rideouts Lodge in Weston, Maine. From left to right: Tony Petrillo, Tom Ciancetta, Jack Kuszaj, David Wood and Pastor David Peterson.

Stopping by Marsh Memorial for a visit earlier this month was Joan Shepard Ruane '57. She enjoyed posing for a photo with her senior yearbook. If you are in the area, please come say hello. We love visitors!

Jennifer Mattes Farrand '89 shared that effective July 1, she will serve as the Pittsburgh East Regional Catholic Elementary Schools Superintendent for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, overseeing the operations of the region's Catholic elementary schools.

"I am deeply grateful to Springfield College for the outstanding undergraduate education I received. My time at Springfield helped lay the foundation for my career in educational leadership and set me on the path toward this new opportunity to serve students, families and school communities. Thank you for the lasting impact Springfield College has had on my professional journey," says Jennifer.

Ryan Coburn '12, G'16, of Forge Financial, has been named as a Leaders Club qualifier by the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian). Leaders Club is the highest honor annually awarded by Guardian to financial professionals who demonstrate outstanding service and dedication to their clients.

“We are proud to congratulate Ryan on earning recognition as a Leaders Club qualifier, a distinction that reflects his unwavering commitment to exceptional client service,” says Douglas Reiss, Partner of The Bulfinch Group. “His inclusion in the Guardian Leaders Club further underscores the meaningful value he brings to his client base, through thoughtful guidance, proactive financial advice, and a consistent focus on helping clients pursue and achieve their long-term financial goals, while also strengthening the overall excellence of our firm.”

In March, Ally Forsyth Mooney '98, G'99, and Andrea Perkins Nerlich '98, G'00, formed "Team Johnny" in memory of John LaFalce '96, G'00, at this year's Cycle for Survival in NYC, to benefit Memorial Sloan Kettering where LaFalce was treated during his battle with cancer.

Taking part in this benefit is how Forsyth Mooney chose to spend her 50th birthday.

Rodney Harrison '92 recently published: The Commissioner: From Street Cop to Top Cop in the NYPD, and the Inside Story of the Hunt for the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer.

A Class of 1975 mini-reunion with Wayne Hancock, Dave Paddock, Rusty Jones, and Dan Edgar in Ogunquit, Maine.

The COSJ Alumni Podcast spotlights graduates from Springfield College's Communications / Sports Journalism program, highlighting each alum's professional journey and student experience on Alden Street.

A production of Springfield's Department of Literature, Writing and Journalism, the COSJ Alumni Podcast is produced and hosted by Jeremy Menard, Visiting Assistant Professor of Multimedia Journalism. New episodes released every-other Friday morning at 10:00 AM during the academic year.

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Stacey Konsulis Nobrega '86 was passing through Massachusetts on the way to New Hampshire and decided to stop by my old stomping grounds.

Prashant Timalsina '24 and James G. O'Brien, PhD, recently connected at the Bi-Annual International Association of Relativistic Dynamics (IARD) Conference hosted by Howard University in Washington, D.C.

O'Brien, Professor and Chair of the Department of Math, Physics, and Computer Science, presented his research on large-scale galaxy simulations, highlighting code and simulations developed by Springfield College Computer and Information Sciences students.

The conference also provided an opportunity for O'Brien to reconnect with Timalsina, now a graduate student in Howard University's Department of Engineering and Computer Science and co-founder of two startup companies. It's always exciting to see Springfield College alumni making an impact in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Brian P. McLaughlin '88 led the Dover-Sherborn (Mass.) boys lacrosse team to six state championships, was named the USA Lacrosse Eastern Massachusetts Coach of the Year following his stellar 2024 season. He officially retired from Dover-Sherborn after 24 varsity seasons in the fall of 2024.

Jennifer Mattes Farrand '89 will be serving as the Pittsburgh East Regional Catholic Elementary Schools Superintendent for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, effective July 1, 2026. Farrand will be overseeing the operations of the region’s Catholic elementary schools.

"I am deeply grateful to Springfield College for the outstanding undergraduate education I received," expressed Farrand. "My time at Springfield helped lay the foundation for my career in educational leadership and set me on the path toward this new opportunity to serve students, families, and school communities. Thank you for the lasting impact Springfield College has had on my professional journey."

Keith Bryant '92 has announced he will soon be rejoining the Olympic Movement as the CEO of US Speedskating. "Having been inspired by Eric Heiden to pursue a career in the Movement, this is a dream come true," says Bryant.

Andromeda Peters, G'12, recently appeared on the podcast, Mostly Together. Peters is Miss Universe Ghana, Miss United States 2018, a licensed psychotherapist, mental health advocate, and founder of Your Mind Matters Global. Her conversation touches on her Western Massachusetts roots, her work in mental health, her pageant journey, and the mission she’s continuing to build around healing, identity, and creating safe spaces. The podcast can be found on YouTube and Apple Podcasts.

Kevin Pereira '19 is now officially licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Audrey Dolan '24 started a new position at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the Office of Academic Advising as an Academic Advisor.

Meyers Brothers Kalicka P.C. in Holyoke announced Anthony Casabianca '25 has been hired as an associate in the audit and accounting department.

Archived Class Notes:

Listed below are archived class notes from previous Triangle Monthly editions.

May 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026

April 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026

March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026

February 1, 2026 to February 28, 2026

January 1, 2026 to January 30, 2026

November 1, 2025 to December 15, 2025

October 1, 2025 to November 1, 2025